Chicago to Notre Dame Bus Trip & Tailgate

2025 Transportation Packages

The Complete Game Day Experience from Chicago to Notre Dame. We serve Fighting Irish and visiting fans alike, delivering the very best Gameday experiences for those traveling from Chicago. Irish Express is the most convenient and luxurious round-trip option on game days.

All Irish Express tickets include:

  • A chauffeured coach that departs from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago’s West Loop
  • A comfortable ride in executive motor coaches equipped with restrooms and WIFI
  • On-board bartender, serving a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, and seltzers (alcohol included in Platinum and Plus packages)
  • Return trip leaves one hour after game ends and includes bar service & snack enroute

7:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

3:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

3:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

3:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

7:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

7:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

3:30PM KICKOFF

IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE

$ 375
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • 3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS PLUS

BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS

$ 235
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back

IRISH EXPRESS

BUS ONLY

$ 125
Per Adult
  • Ticket Includes:
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
  • Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
  • Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
  • Snack Provided for Trip Back
  • No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus

Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here

Irish express Bus Layout

Proud to Serve Notre Dame

Irish Express is the Notre Dame transportation service of Gameday Your Way, the University’s Tailgate Service Provider.

Gameday offers everything you need for a stress-free Notre Dame Football experience. We offer turnkey tailgate packages in the stadium lots, upscale packages on the Notre Dame Tailgate Lawn, catering, beverage delivery, equipment rental, parking, tickets, and more.

Whether you need an extra cooler, table & chairs or want to arrange private jet service from the west coast with black car service to your private tailgate setup, we can deliver everything you need. 

irish express platinum

Irish Express Platinum Package includes everything you need for an incredible Gameday experience.

  • Pre-departure drink and food
  • Beverages on bus both ways
  • All-inclusive tailgate party across from stadium for three hours before kickoff
  • Late-night snack on return trip

Click the video below to view the experience.

Your Stress-Free Game Day

Nothing compares to game day at Notre Dame.

Whether you’re a longtime fan making the annual pilgrimage to the House that Rockne Built or a first-timer planning a bucket-list trip to watch the Fighting Irish in action, the Irish Express is your first class ticket to a stress-free and memorable experience. 

Leave the driving to us and start your tailgate the moment you arrive at Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Once on board your coach, enjoy tended bar service en route to South Bend while you mingle with friends old & new.

Book an Irish Express Platinum package for the ultimate game day experience, featuring an all-inclusive tailgate party across from the stadium where you’ll enjoy an unlimited buffet and multiple bars, music, TVs, and tailgate games.  

Book your package today and leave the hassles to us!

CROWD PLEASER EVERY TIME!

“This is by far the best way to see a ND game. There was a great spread and games prior to leaving Chicago. There was a broad open bar on the way to ND. The tailgate was decent food and a ton of fun. It is so easy and convenient. I highly recommend it.”
Mark H.
“Everything from booking, brunch at Punchbowl Social, bus ride, drinks, tailgate and to the midnight snack was fabulous. All employees were so very nice and caring. This is well worth the money.”
John R.
“Everything about the Irish Express is first class. I would highly recommend and would use again without hesitation!”
Hal P.
“​​The Irish Express team puts on a great event. To a person, they were all very customer focused and friendly. There was a huge group for the UNC game and they handled the logistics well from what I could see. Great atmosphere. Thanks.”
Colin P.

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